Christmas Breakfast Ideas for a Cozy Christmas Morning

These Christmas breakfast ideas are made for a slow, cozy Christmas morning: something sweet for the kids, something savory for the adults and a few things you can make ahead so you are not stuck in the kitchen while everyone opens presents. I also included the Armenian breakfast I love most, because Christmas morning is the perfect time to set out a spread.

What Christmas Morning Looks Like at Our House

Christmas morning at our house looks like a happy mess. There is stuff everywhere, and there are always smiles and so much excitement, with the kids running down to the tree even as teenagers. Because honestly, how can you not be excited about Christmas morning? It is usually me saying, "Hold on, I need my coffee!" before they start tearing into their gifts. It is a kind of happiness that is so hard to explain.

Then, once the excitement settles and every gift has been unwrapped, they look at me and say they are starving. So next, you have to feed them. That is exactly where these Christmas breakfast ideas come in.

Sweet Christmas Breakfast Ideas

1

Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls with Puff Pastry

Pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls made with puff pastry, so you get warm, gooey rolls without waiting for dough to rise.

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2

Homemade Buttermilk Waffles

Homemade buttermilk waffles that are crispy outside and fluffy inside. Set out toppings and let everyone build their own.

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3

Tic-Tac-Toe Fluffy Greek Yogurt Pancakes

Fluffy Greek yogurt pancakes made into a tic tac toe board. The kids love playing with their breakfast.

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4

Cheoreg Recipe (Armenian Sweet Bread)

Soft, braided Armenian sweet bread. Slice it, toast it and serve it with butter and coffee.

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Savory Christmas Breakfast Ideas

5

90-Second Mug Egg Scramble

A 90-second high protein egg scramble for the busiest holiday mornings.

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6

Egg Scramble Bagel Sandwich

An easy egg scramble bagel sandwich, perfect for feeding a crowd quickly.

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7

Crispy Roasted Yellow Potatoes

Crispy roasted yellow potatoes that make the best breakfast potatoes next to eggs.

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8

Cheese Boreg Triangles

Flaky Armenian cheese boreg triangles. Bake a batch from the freezer for a savory Christmas brunch.

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An Armenian Christmas Breakfast: Basterma and Eggs

One of my favorite Armenian breakfasts is basterma and eggs. Basterma is a cured, air-dried beef coated in a bold spice paste called chaman, made with fenugreek, garlic and paprika. Warm a few slices in a skillet, crack eggs right on top and cook until the whites are set. It is salty, spicy and so good with warm bread. Recipe coming soon!

To make it a spread, set out basterma and eggs with Armenian string cheese, olives, sliced cucumbers and tomatoes, fresh herbs, lavash and a sliced loaf of cheoreg. Everyone can build their own plate.

Make-Ahead Christmas Breakfast Ideas

9

Easy Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins with Banana

Chocolate chip protein muffins with banana. Bake them a few days ahead for grab-and-go mornings.

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10

Homemade No-Bake Granola Bars

No-bake homemade granola bars for snacking while you wait for the cinnamon rolls.

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Tips for an Easy Christmas Morning

• Prep on Christmas Eve. Chop the potatoes, mix the waffle dry ingredients and set the table the night before.
• Pick one sweet and one savory. Cinnamon rolls plus an egg scramble covers everyone.
• Use the oven and the stove at the same time. Bake rolls or boreg while you cook eggs on the stovetop.
• Set out a spread. A board of cheese, fruit, bread and basterma lets everyone graze while presents get opened.

Christmas Breakfast Ideas FAQ

What is a good Christmas breakfast for a crowd?
A spread works best. Pair a sweet bake like cinnamon rolls with an egg scramble, crispy potatoes and a board of cheese and fruit.

What can I make the night before Christmas?
Muffins, granola bars and cheoreg can be made days ahead, and potatoes can be chopped and stored in water in the fridge overnight.

What is basterma?
Basterma is an Armenian cured beef coated in chaman, a spice paste with fenugreek, garlic and paprika. It is often warmed in a skillet with eggs for breakfast.

Where can I buy basterma?
Look for it at Armenian, Middle Eastern or Mediterranean markets, usually sold thinly sliced at the deli counter.

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